Founded July 2017

The Women's Institute is well known for its community spirit, learning, friendship and crafts and in 2017 over 100 local ladies looking for friendship, fun and a sense of belonging attended the inaugural meeting of Barton Bees joining and becoming part of this amazing national organisation.

We have a once a month member's meeting plus a wide range of clubs, activities and events to enable people to expand friendships, share skills or learn something new. Our aim is to have something for everyone !

Our Committee

As with all clubs, things don't just happen, we have a hard working dedicated committee who work tirelessly to provide us with interesting meetings and events and keep us all updated.

We also encourage all members to actively take part in organising and helping make this a great club.

Keeping up with the times

We are a modern group, who only use this website, email and WhatsApp for communications.

All monies have to be paid directly into our bank account online and you will be provided with a reference to quote for each event/activity:

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The WI membership runs from 1st April to 31st March each year. However, being such an active group, we have quite a list of people waiting to join us, so unfortunately, our waiting list is currently closed.

The Women's Institute

The Women's Institute is an organisation that dates back to 1897,

there are nearly 7000 groups throughout the UK, with over 220,000 members.

The National Federation is split into regions and then further down into groups. Barton Bees is part of the 'Brockenhurst Group' which is within the 'Hampshire Region' of WI's.

If you would like further information about the WI, please go to: HCFWI website